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Interlock for preventing human error in hot pluggable systems

US6549969B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2000
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B2047/0069
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hot pluggable system includes an interlock between a component fail detect module and a component lock mechanism, such that the component is locked in place when it operates properly and is automatically released to permit a person to remove the component from the system when the component fails. In this way, the risk of human errors in removing the wrong component is reduced.

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